Ep. 16 - "Coby Shark: Self-Control, Heart, and the Game He Loves "

About this episode

Coby Fishman shares his experiences and insights on sports, self-control, and emotional resilience in hockey.

In this heartfelt episode of The Play Base, Frances is joined by her middle child and sweet “angel boy,” Coby Fishman - an eight-year-old who lives and breathes sports (especially hockey). Coby shares what he loves most about the game - the speed, intensity, and the joy of scoring, but also opens up about the part that makes it harder: when his family can’t make it to his games. From there, the conversation becomes something deeper: confidence, perseverance, self-control, and what it takes to stay grounded when life (or the ice) gets tough. Together, Frances and Coby explore: What hockey teaches kids about strength, resilience, and standing up for themselves The difference between playing “for the puck” versus “for the body”  and why sportsmanship matters How Coby “clicks in” and hyper-focuses when things get intense What happens when stress hits (fight/flight/freeze) and how Coby works through it Protecting teammates, loyalty, and having a big heart in a competitive sport The quiet confidence that comes from not giving up when things are hard Why self-control is a superpower at home, at school, and on the ice Coby also shares something incredibly powerful: how focusing on…

People in this episode

Host: Frances

Guest: Coby Fishman

Topics covered

• self-control
• sportsmanship
• confidence
• perseverance
• hockey
• youth sports
• emotional resilience

Keywords

• hockey
• self-control
• confidence
• sportsmanship
• youth sports
• emotional resilience
• perseverance
• Coby Fishman

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Coby Shark

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